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Hockerstein Viewpoint and Summit Cross

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Hockerstein Viewpoint and Summit Cross

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Hockerstein Viewpoint and Summit Cross

Recommended by 258 hikers out of 268

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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Location: Schwanheim, Südwestpfalz, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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2. Hockköpfel rock formation – View of the Four Castles (Vier-Burgen-Blick) loop from Schwanheim

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3. Rest area at the Dreiländereck (Three-Country Corner) – Hockköpfel rock formation loop from Darstein

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Tips

Jochen

June 3, 2018

Who wants to venture out to the summit cross must be absolutely free from giddiness! Fantastic view so for example down to Schwanheim. Every few meters a lizard ran around - but they do not bite ;-)

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Manggongjai

August 18, 2018

The way was feasible for me even with my fear of heights. In the beginning a tight wire rope helps on the narrow way, because it does not go deep down yet OK.
After this is done, the plateau widens. A small crevice (with wood too) is easily overcome with a big step or small jump. Then you stand
even before the cross! Ok, not too close to the edge!

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Arno

June 8, 2015

Climbing dough ... with a wonderful view of the valley. Dizziness and sure-footed you should be.

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Ralf

April 15, 2017

Here you can watch the climbers or climb themselves.

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Reise-Geister

April 25, 2020

Fantastic view invites you to linger.

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Pmbvw

July 5, 2020

You can expect a fantastic view high above Schwanheim over the Rimbachtal. Thanks to the safety rope, the rock is easy to reach with the cross.

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Ein 🐟 namens Wander

October 29, 2020

Wire rope secured access and a beautiful view from above.

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happy hippo 🦛

April 25, 2021

A nice way to get a spectacular view

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JR on Tour

April 26, 2021

Wonderful lookout rock above Schwanheim with a great all-round view

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Roswittchen

September 25, 2022

Please do not let children run ahead here either. There is a stable steel cable; But a little caution never hurt anyone. The view from the cross is beautiful. You can also see the rock formations on the Nesselberg (to the right of the shoe factory).

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Juergen Kaetzler

May 4, 2018

Rope-safe access to the viewpoint - worth it!

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🥾 Noreen 📸

May 25, 2024

The path secured with steel cables to the beautiful view and summit cross should not be missed.

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haertera

September 16, 2024

A short, secured rock ledge leads to the lookout point with a summit cross. A beautiful view of Schwanheim and the Rimbach valley.

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Max

August 11, 2018

many meters in altitude. the direct route is less exhausting. 😋

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MGBreva 🚶‍♂️🚴 🏍

April 13, 2021

The brave can walk up to the summit cross on a rope.

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🍰 Ohne en

March 18, 2023

Gigantic climbing rock
At the top of the summit cross you have a wonderful view

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JR on Tour

February 17, 2025

Magnificent viewing rock above Schwanheim with super panoramic views

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Julia on Tour

July 5, 2025

Beautiful viewpoint, which can be reached via a short secured path.

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Lord Richie

July 26, 2024

Definitely worth a detour.

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Ozzy84

September 4, 2024

Nice and high and a good view.

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Karin

February 1, 2025

There are some beautiful paths and rocks to admire here

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Hockerstein Viewpoint and Summit Cross

1. Hockköpfel rock formation – View of the Four Castles (Vier-Burgen-Blick) loop from Darstein

2. Hockköpfel rock formation – View of the Four Castles (Vier-Burgen-Blick) loop from Schwanheim

3. Rest area at the Dreiländereck (Three-Country Corner) – Hockköpfel rock formation loop from Darstein

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